About a week ago, I came across the new SARY055/057 line on Chino's website. A few emails and several days later, my new watch is here.
Below are pics; initial impressions to follow.
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Excuse the quality of the photos; only have an iPhone on hand this evening.
This is the seventh Seiko I've owned -- others have been a SKX009, first-gen Stargate, second-gen Orange Monster, SBCA001 quartz field watch, a vintage week-dater, and a SARB033. The fit and finish on the SARY is generally equal to the SARB and a level above the other pieces.
In many ways, this piece pretty closely compares to the SARB033 (which I sold some time ago; sorry no comparison photos). Having owned the SARB before, the first and most major difference I noticed was the overall dimensions. The SARY is bigger than the SARB, and feels more circular on the wrist, due in large part to the 22mm lugs (versus the SARB's 20mm). These elements combine for a much sportier feel. The lugs curve down and drape across my 6.75" wrist much better than the SARB.
The dial feels 3-dimensional due to a sloping minute track. I like the arrow-shaped indices, which resemble the Astron more than the SARB. They are nicely faceted and catch the light well. I've yet to really try this guy out in a dark room to see how it holds up despite the lack of lume.
I think the hands work well. Although they don't extend as far out to the bezel as the SARB's, the lack of lume makes their dauphine shape look nicely slender. The day/date window is nicely finished and bezeled, and I appreciate the presence of a day.
Overall case construction is very good. Very nicebrushed finished on sides with a polished bezel; nicely signed crown. The end links and bracelet are solid. The bracelet is a modified oyster style that I haven't seen before. While mostly brushed, the edges of each center section are chamfered and highly polished, which again adds a very sporty feel to the watch.
The clasp itself is slightly below the quality of the SARB, as it is stamped rather than forged. Only one micro-adjust option, but it fits me well (as did the SARB).
Movement is nicely finished. The gold pattern on the rotor reminds me of the ornate crest on the top of a samurai helmet (a kabuto maedate, the internet tells me it is called).
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Overall, very happy with the watch. This is a bargain at the current asking price.
Below are comparison shots to some other WUS favorites-- a Speedy Pro, Nomos Orion 38mm, and a SKX009. Last shot shows a SRRY001 I bought for my wife.
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Below are pics; initial impressions to follow.
Excuse the quality of the photos; only have an iPhone on hand this evening.
This is the seventh Seiko I've owned -- others have been a SKX009, first-gen Stargate, second-gen Orange Monster, SBCA001 quartz field watch, a vintage week-dater, and a SARB033. The fit and finish on the SARY is generally equal to the SARB and a level above the other pieces.
In many ways, this piece pretty closely compares to the SARB033 (which I sold some time ago; sorry no comparison photos). Having owned the SARB before, the first and most major difference I noticed was the overall dimensions. The SARY is bigger than the SARB, and feels more circular on the wrist, due in large part to the 22mm lugs (versus the SARB's 20mm). These elements combine for a much sportier feel. The lugs curve down and drape across my 6.75" wrist much better than the SARB.
The dial feels 3-dimensional due to a sloping minute track. I like the arrow-shaped indices, which resemble the Astron more than the SARB. They are nicely faceted and catch the light well. I've yet to really try this guy out in a dark room to see how it holds up despite the lack of lume.
I think the hands work well. Although they don't extend as far out to the bezel as the SARB's, the lack of lume makes their dauphine shape look nicely slender. The day/date window is nicely finished and bezeled, and I appreciate the presence of a day.
Overall case construction is very good. Very nicebrushed finished on sides with a polished bezel; nicely signed crown. The end links and bracelet are solid. The bracelet is a modified oyster style that I haven't seen before. While mostly brushed, the edges of each center section are chamfered and highly polished, which again adds a very sporty feel to the watch.
The clasp itself is slightly below the quality of the SARB, as it is stamped rather than forged. Only one micro-adjust option, but it fits me well (as did the SARB).
Movement is nicely finished. The gold pattern on the rotor reminds me of the ornate crest on the top of a samurai helmet (a kabuto maedate, the internet tells me it is called).
Overall, very happy with the watch. This is a bargain at the current asking price.
Below are comparison shots to some other WUS favorites-- a Speedy Pro, Nomos Orion 38mm, and a SKX009. Last shot shows a SRRY001 I bought for my wife.
